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Drug-Induced Conditions Lecture
Drug-Induced Conditions Lecture
Conditions
Grace Carpenter, PharmD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Heparin-Induced
01 Thrombocytopenia
02 Drug-Induced Hyperthermia
03 Tardive Dyskinesia
OBJECTIVES
Understand the pathophysiology and clinical presentations of
01 various drug-induced conditions.
Thrombocytopenia
Antibodies are said to be
produced in 2-17% of
patients exposed to
heparin products,
depending on the exact
product type.
- Cancer
- Alcohol use
4T Score
4Ts Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. MdCalc. Accessed January 29, 2024.
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1787/4ts-score-heparin-induced-thrombocytopenia
Diagnostic Testing
Heparin-Induced Platelet Serotonin Release
Antibody Test If +, reflex
Assay (SRA)
Patient serum is combined with donor platelets;
Detects presence of heparin-induced platelet antibodies
serotonin is released with exposure to heparin
High sensitivity, low specificity
High specificity, lower sensitivity
Presented as a number on a scale
Presented as a positive or negative result
- - HIT unlikely
+ - HIT unlikely
- + Likely
+ + Confirmed
Initiate a non-heparin
anticoagulant…
Bivalirudin. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed January
29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Argatroban. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed
January 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Bivalirudin Argatroban
Fondaparinux. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed
January 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Arixtra Controversy
Controversy existed in regard to Arixtra in the setting of HIT due to it being a
synthetic heparin, but according to a 2020 retrospective meta-analysis published
by the AHA:
Good to use
off-label for
HIT ✔
Warfarin. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed January 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Rivaroxaban. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed January 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Apixaban. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed January 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Xarelto in HIT Study
Prospective study
Methods
- 16 patients treated with Xarelto
Literature
Review
OR
1 month in patients who had no thrombosis
Healthcare Professionals. Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States. Accessed Dantrolene. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed January
February 4, 2024. https://www.mhaus.org/healthcare-professionals/ 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Follow Up After MH Crisis
● Monitor ECG, temperature, muscle
01 Transfer to ICU rigidity, K, CK, HR, RR
Healthcare Professionals. Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States. Accessed Dantrolene. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed January
February 4, 2024. https://www.mhaus.org/healthcare-professionals/ 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
An idiopathic life-threatening condition caused by exposure to antipsychotic medications (most
commonly) or other dopamine antagonists, such as metoclopramide or prochlorperazine.
Per DSM-IV-TR, a patient must have at least both major findings AND two minor findings in
the presence of recent antipsychotic exposure:
Strawn JR, Keck PE, Caroff SN. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Am J Psychiatry. 2007;164(6):870-876.
American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 4th ed., Text Revision. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association; 2000.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
High-potency antipsychotics as well as high doses, IV/IM/SQ route, and quick titration causes
increased risk for NMS.
Strawn JR, Keck PE, Caroff SN. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Am J Psychiatry. 2007;164(6):870-876.
Serotonin Syndrome
Caused by excess serotonergic activity (usually after
starting more than one serotonergic drug or a following a
serotonergic drug overdose).
Boyer EW, Shannon M. The serotonin syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2005;352:1112-1120. doi:10.1056/NEJMra041867
Hunter Criteria Spontaneous
clonus
Yes No
No Yes
Tremor + SEROTONIN
Hyperreflexia SYNDROME
No Yes
Hypertonic + Temp > SEROTONIN
38℃ + ocular OR SYNDROME
inducible clonus
No Yes
Dunkley EJC, Isbister GK, Sibbritt D, et al. The Hunter serotonin toxicity criteria: simple and accurate diagnostic decision rules for serotonin
toxicity. QJM. 2003;96(9):635-642. doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcg109
Management of SS/NMS
DISCONTINUE THE OFFENDING AGENT!
Supportive Care
- Oxygen (goal = SpO2 ≥ 94°F)
- IV fluids
- Telemetry → correct vital signs
- Prefer chemical > physical restraint
- Sedation, paraylsis, and intubation if
necessary (temperature > 106°F)
- Physical cooling measures
Strawn JR, Keck PE, Caroff SN. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Am J Psychiatry. 2007;164(6):870-876.
NMS/SS Pharmacologic Management
Both Disorders18 Serotonin Syndrome19 Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome11, 20, 21
Increased doses may be needed to reach symptom resolution and tapers during
discontinuation may also be necessary.
Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive Dyskinesia
A disorder precipitated by exposure to
dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics,
What is TD?
metoclopramide, prochlorperazine) resulting
in abnormal involuntary movements.
Correll C, Kane JM, Citrome LL. Epidemiology, prevention, and assessment of tardive dyskinesia and advances in
treatment. J Clin Psychiatry. 2017;78(8):1136-1147. doi:10.4088/JCP.tv17016ah4c
AIMS Scale
Prevention of Tardive Dyskinesia
1. Limit long-term use of implicated medications whenever possible
2. Choose alternative medications when they are available
3. Use the lowest effective dose when implicated medications are necessary
4. Use a single agent rather than several agents if possible
5. Perform regular TD assessments
Correll C, Kane JM, Citrome LL. Epidemiology, prevention, and assessment of tardive dyskinesia and advances in
treatment. J Clin Psychiatry. 2017;78(8):1136-1147. doi:10.4088/JCP.tv17016ah4c
TD Treatment
DISCONTINUE OFFENDING AGENT, if
possible (slowly)
Bhidayasiri R, Fahn S, Weiner W, et al. Evidence-based guideline: treatment of tardive syndromes. Neurology.
2013;81(5):463-469. doi:10.1212/WNL.0b013e31829d86b6
Correll C, Kane JM, Citrome LL. Epidemiology, prevention, and assessment of tardive dyskinesia and advances in Amantadine. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed
treatment. J Clin Psychiatry. 2017;78(8):1136-1147. doi:10.4088/JCP.tv17016ah4c January 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Clonazepam. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed January 29, 2024. Onabotulinum toxin A. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL.
http://online.lexi.com Accessed January 29, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
VMAT2 Inhibitors
Tetrabenazine (Xenazine): 50 mg/day in 2-3 divided doses (max of 150 mg/day)
Valbenazine (Ingrezza): 40 mg PO QD
- Increase to 80 mg after one week
- Note: Recommended max dose if 40 mg/day if taking a
strong CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Deutetrabenazine (Austedo):
- IR: 6 mg PO BID (max of 48 mg/day)
- ER: 12 mg PO QD (max of 48 mg/day)
- Note: Recommended max dose of 36 mg/day if taking
strong CYP2D6 inhibitors
Correll C, Kane JM, Citrome LL. Epidemiology, prevention, and assessment of tardive dyskinesia Valbenazine. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed
and advances in treatment. J Clin Psychiatry. 2017;78(8):1136-1147. doi:10.4088/JCP.tv17016ah4c February 5, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Tetrabenazine. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed Deutetrabenazine. Lexi-Drugs. Lexicomp. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Riverwoods, IL. Accessed
February 5, 2024. http://online.lexi.com February 5, 2024. http://online.lexi.com
Refractory TD